as in suggestive
provoking a memory or mental association
a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness
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Recent Examples of reminiscent
Her hypnotic voice conjured up scenes reminiscent of Isabella Rossellini’s entrancing lounge singer performance from the David Lynch film Blue Velvet.
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Paul Chi, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
The dystopian tale is reminiscent of 'The Last of Us' and 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'
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From New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid comes a new dystopian romance, reminiscent of fan favorites The Last of Us and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The touchdown was reminiscent of the play DeJean made in November 2020 to win OABCIG's state title.
—Matt Breen The Philadelphia Inquirer, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Larson’s episode was reminiscent to those of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who froze twice while speaking with reporters in 2023.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025
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Paul Chi, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
The dystopian tale is reminiscent of 'The Last of Us' and 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'
Comments
From New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid comes a new dystopian romance, reminiscent of fan favorites The Last of Us and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The touchdown was reminiscent of the play DeJean made in November 2020 to win OABCIG's state title.
—Matt Breen The Philadelphia Inquirer, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Larson’s episode was reminiscent to those of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who froze twice while speaking with reporters in 2023.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent
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Even the film’s basic exposition, showing Anna working in Klaus’s household and receiving her fateful instructions from Hansen, is richly suggestive of the turmoil vibrating beneath the orderly domestic surface.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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And yet, just of late, the stock is exhibiting characteristics suggestive of a bottom.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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Last week, The Chronicle of Higher Education hinted at this new survey data and here are the revealing full results.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Teigen, 39, went for a futuristic vibe in a revealing, crinoline Christian Siriano gown with a corset and flared skirt.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Randi Mahomes paid homage to her son Patrick Mahomes’ team wearing a red dress evocative of Kansas City Chiefs colors.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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From there, each model's hair is piled atop their head in a style evocative of the 1800s.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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